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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.20, 32,311.62 and 15,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.20, 32,311.62 and 15,045.28 is: 20,762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.20 : 32,311.62 = 15,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.20/32,311.62 = 15,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.20x = 32,311.62 × 15,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.20x = 486,137,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,137,289.37/23,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.50

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